In the residence of the Prince of Zhou in Kaifeng Prefecture,

Zhu Yunwen sat in the high seat, looking down at Prince Zhou, Zhu Su, who sat to his left, and said with a smile:

"How has Fifth Uncle been feeling lately?"

King Zhu Su of Zhou immediately replied:

"Your Highness, my health is quite good. I've been studying medical theories and prescriptions a lot lately, and I've taken good care of my body."

Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly and sighed.

"Uncle, it was a real pity that you suffered for a year in Yunnan because of a moment of confusion."

Zhu Su shook his head and said:

"It's nothing, but it was during that period that I truly witnessed what the suffering of ordinary people is like."

Zhu Yunwen became interested and said:

"Does Fifth Uncle mean that conditions in Yunnan are still very harsh?"

Zhu Su nodded: "That's right. The people there often go hungry and poorly clothed, and they often eat grass roots, tree bark, and the like."

Sigh... It's only been a short time since Yunnan was recovered, and the people there are still living a hard life.

So, after I got back, I started doing some research on these useful plants.

Various medical techniques, prescriptions, and herbs were also collected and summarized.

The hope is also to compile some useful books that can provide some assistance to these people.

Zhu Yunwen took a deep breath. Yunnan had only been conquered recently, and the court had not paid much attention to it, resulting in a very dire situation and extremely harsh conditions there.

Therefore, it was often used as a place of exile, where people who made mistakes were exiled as punishment.

This further demonstrates just how terrible this place is; it's definitely not a good place.

Zhu Su was a kind-hearted person. When he went to this place, he saw the suffering of the people and how they were starving, eating all sorts of random grasses to fill their stomachs.

Naturally, it was out of a deep feeling that I returned to compile this book on various edible plants.

Because the people in that area suffered from many diseases, he couldn't bear it, so after returning, he collected various prescriptions and herbs, hoping to provide some help to the people in those areas.

This shows that Zhu Su was truly a kind-hearted person, unlike the other vassal kings.

Take, for example, the Qin King Zhu Shuang. He only knew how to oppress the local people and only thought of using his cruel methods to hurt them. He never had any sympathy for them.

For example, the third prince Zhu Gang was also a hot-tempered person. Although he was not as bad as Zhu Shuang, he would never care about the lives of the people, nor would he care whether they were doing well.

Let's not even talk about the fourth prince, Zhu Di. He was very ambitious, but he had no concern for the suffering of the people.

Only the fifth brother, perhaps he has truly experienced something, or perhaps life is very important to him.

Therefore, as a king of Zhou, he was able to set aside his desire for pleasure and think about doing something for the people.

Zhu Yunwen truly admired him immensely.

Zhu Yunwen rose and respectfully bowed to Prince Zhou, Zhu Su, saying:

"I deeply admire my Fifth Uncle's kindness and righteousness. I will definitely find a way to resolve this matter in Yunnan. After all, Yunnan is now part of the Ming Dynasty's territory. Those people are naturally also people of the Ming Dynasty, and they should not be made to suffer like that."

Prince Zhu Su of Zhou also quickly rose and returned the bow to Zhu Yunwen, saying:

"My achievements are nothing to boast about. If I were to express admiration, it would be for His Highness the Crown Prince."

Since you became the Crown Prince, every decree you have issued and every action you have taken has been beneficial to the world.

Even the southwestern region, under Your Highness's series of policies, has begun to emulate other regions.

If you are truly determined to develop in Yunnan, it's only a matter of time.

Zhu Yunwen placed his hands behind his back before slowly speaking:

"Time is actually the biggest problem, after all, some people can't wait. We must reform Yunnan as soon as possible."

"Uncle, please feel free to offer any suggestions or opinions on this matter. After all, you know this area quite well."

Zhu Su nodded immediately, then, as if remembering something, he said to Zhu Yunwen:

"By the way, I heard before that His Highness the Crown Prince summoned famous doctors from the surrounding areas of the capital to gather them together and collect various medical theories and prescriptions."

He also wanted to compile his medical knowledge into a book so that all those willing to study medicine could learn. Furthermore, he wanted to have these physicians and doctors work in official medical clinics run by the imperial court, teaching more students and thus improving the medical system of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yunwen nodded and said:

"That's right, it's true. Fifth Uncle, do you have any suggestions?"

King Zhu Su of Zhou said with some shame:

"It's hardly a suggestion!"

Then he took a book from the table and said to Zhu Yunwen:

"This is a book I have written over the past few years called 'Pocket Prescriptions,' which contains various medical theories and prescriptions. I have put a lot of effort into compiling it."

I am willing to contribute as well, doing my part to the medical cause of our Great Ming Dynasty.

I also hope that one day, all the doctors and physicians in this great Ming Dynasty will be able to contribute all the medical theories and prescriptions they have mastered, integrating them to jointly cure the world's serious and intractable diseases.

To bring blessings to the people of the Ming Dynasty for generations to come.

Zhu Yunwen quickly and solemnly stepped forward and took the miniature prescription from Prince Zhou, Zhu Su.

Then he said:

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